Prabowo accepts Gibran’s resignation, praises his performance

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I have been greatly assisted by him, and he has performed his duties well,

Jakarta (ANTARA) –

President Prabowo Subianto said he had accepted Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s decision to step down as vice president, confirming that he had received Gibran’s resignation letter on Thursday morning.

“Today, at 10:15 a.m., I received Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who personally handed me his resignation letter,” Prabowo said during a press conference at Merdeka Palace.

“With a heavy heart, I accept the letter and fully respect and support his decision,” he continued, accompanied by Gibran, parliamentary leaders, and several Cabinet ministers.

The president described Gibran’s decision to resign as “chivalrous” and “statesmanlike.” Prabowo said Gibran had performed his duties well as vice president, frequently visiting communities across Indonesia to monitor the implementation of government policies.

He noted that in two years, Gibran had visited 35 of Indonesia’s 38 provinces, 149 districts and cities, and inspected government projects at 303 locations.

“This demonstrated his hard work, dedication, and commitment to carrying out his duties,” Prabowo said.

“I have been greatly assisted by him, and he has performed his duties well,” he added.

Prabowo also expressed gratitude for Gibran’s hard work and dedication during his two years as vice president.

Earlier on Thursday afternoon, Prabowo met with leaders of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representatives (DPR), including members of DPR Commission III, as well as several ministers, at the Presidential Palace complex, a few hours after Gibran submitted his resignation.

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said before attending the meeting that the agenda would be a consultation on the next steps following the vice president’s resignation.